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September 24, 2025

Fall media roundup

In case you needed to add a few more books to your shelf, here are a few new releases from the UW community.


September 11, 2025

Staging a comeback

Jennifer Zeyl guides the Intiman through collaboration, education and a renewed sense of purpose.


September 10, 2025

A life intertwined with history

Carver Gayton's activism and academic brilliance spring from a rich history of aspiration and achievement on both sides of his family.


August 28, 2025

Keeping up with the tides

Crews aboard the UW Applied Physics Laboratory's R/V Robertson deploys buoys to measure water quality and report back to coastal communities.


August 27, 2025

The journey here

From land-grant roots to national leadership, Robert J. Jones is shaping the future of public education.


July 10, 2025

Check out these summer reads (and listens) by UW authors and artists

Summer brings new books, music and podcasts by UW alumni.


June 18, 2025

A woman wearing a backpack looks at a mountainous vista at sunset

Passion and purpose on the PCT

Mari Hoffman found passion and purpose on the PCT.


June 16, 2025

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Broadcast news

Tina Pamintuan, a distinguished figure in public media, succeeds Caryn Mathes as KUOW's new leader.


June 10, 2025

Illustration of people shouting into a megaphone labeled "UW"

When impact really matters

In trying times, UW Impact leads the way with grassroots support for higher education.


June 4, 2025

A group of swimmers splash joyfully in the Puget Sound's cold water

Take the plunge

Members of the Golden Gardens Swim Club, many of them UW alumni, enjoy the thrills and chills of open water swimming in Puget Sound.


May 23, 2025

A modern residence hall with outdoor seating area

Honoring three generous giants

Two of the UW's newest student residences will soon be renamed to honor artist and teacher Marvin Oliver and professors Lois Price Spratlen and Thaddeus Spratlen.


May 22, 2025

A woman in a long gray dress smiles as she speaks

Advocacy ace

Jill McKinstry, retired director of Odegaard Undergraduate Library, still takes on leadership roles in her community.


A man in a gold and purple suit laughs

Decades of distinction

The UW Alumni Association proudly presents Dr. Brad McDavid with the 2025 Distinguished Service Award.


May 9, 2025

A young Black woman explains candlemaking in her shop

Light the way

Shanise Kemp combined her experience in supply chain logistics with her husband's newfound love for candles into her own small business.


May 8, 2025

Two young Indigenous students smile in front of the Intellectual House

10 years of belonging

As wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House marks its first decade as a cultural home for the Indigenous students at the UW and as a resource for the Native community, the longhouse-style center prepares for Phase 2—adding dedicated spaces, expanded services and deeper support for Native student success.


May 2, 2025

Husky fever

David Torrell of Husky Fever Hall of Fame legend shares some of his fondest memories at the UW.


March 25, 2025

Two young men smile while serving food in a modern cafe

Getting toasted

Jaafar Altameemi and Murat Akyüz created TOASTED. Bagels & Coffee as a home away from home.


March 18, 2025

David Bonderman making speech in suit and tie

David Bonderman, 1942–2024

David Bonderman’s all-expenses-paid travel fellowships enable UW students to broaden their cultural horizons.


March 11, 2025

Illustration of a doctor wearing a mask and studying diseases

Facing down COVID-19

The UW's contributions to testing, vaccinations and research have been groundbreaking over the past five years.


January 27, 2025

The iconic neon buffalo sign above Burgermaster

A very cheesy goodbye

Burgermaster fans have until Feb. 23 to enjoy this campus institution for the last time.